Robert Raich is a financial advisor with Cannell & Spears LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Abacus and Associates Inc. since 2001 and serves as president and portfolio manager of Spears Abacus Advisors LLC. Additionally, he is an advisory board member for First Spring Trust Company, advising on family trusts and asset allocation. Cannell & Spears provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach based on proprietary fundamental research and concentrated security selection.

Matthew Foss is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Citizens Private Wealth and has previously worked for RBC Capital Markets for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, Foss serves as a junior varsity lacrosse coach for a high school team. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as institutions such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture investment framework, combining discretionary portfolio management with quantitative and qualitative research.

David Weiner is a financial advisor at Calydon Capital, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Vertigo Capital Management, LLC for over two decades, where he remains a partner. His prior experience includes roles at Vertigo Strategies, LLC and JAWS Capital Partners, LLC. Calydon Capital provides portfolio management, sub-advisory, and private fund management services to high-net-worth individuals, pooled investment vehicles, and other advisers. The firm employs a proprietary screening and factor model targeting high-quality, dividend-oriented equities combined with credit underwriting for municipal strategies.

Gabriela Villar is a CFP® professional at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with experience in the financial industry since 2016. She previously worked at Financial Decisions, LLC, Locker Financial Services LLC, and M. Moskowitz & Co. PA. Modera Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors with wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm integrates investment management with accounting, tax, and business coaching services, employing diversified asset allocation strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

William Roll III is a financial advisor at NPA Asset Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with NPA Asset Management and Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a soccer goalie coach at Brewster High School in New York. NPA Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers managed-account programs through its Advisor’s Edge platform, serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led planning with model portfolio implementation, often delegating trading to approved sub-advisors while maintaining supervisory oversight.

Robert Stewart Jr. is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2008 and previously worked at First Montauk Securities Corp. from 2005 to 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee and coach for the Park Ridge Athletic Association, organizing and coaching youth sports programs. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services through a mix of internally created models and third-party managers.

Stuart Simchowitz is a financial advisor with RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at RMR Wealth Builders since 2020 and has been involved with Sammax Consultants, Ltd. as Owner, President, and CEO since 1996, managing bookkeeping and administration. RMR Wealth Builders is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm with 52 advisors managing approximately $2.9 billion. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through portfolio management, financial planning, fiduciary services, and specialist advisory programs including digital asset management and annuity management.

Othilla Nowak is a CFA® charterholder with one year of experience at Williams Jones Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to joining Williams Jones, Nowak worked at Artisan Partners for six years and held positions at Tiger Management LLC, J.P. Morgan, and Wells Fargo. Outside of finance, Nowak has teaching experience at Macaulay Honors College, Hunter College, CUNY, and Kweller Prep. Williams Jones Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and third-party manager introductions. The firm emphasizes concentrated equity portfolios managed with a growth-at-a-reasonable-price approach and active, tax-aware fixed-income strategies.

Thomas Morr is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2012 and previously worked at Massey Quick Wealth Solutions LLC. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and non-profit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients by providing wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning, and administrative services. The firm employs a diverse investment approach including allocations to unaffiliated independent managers, mutual funds, ETFs, affiliated private investment funds, and uses quantitative screening alongside in-person due diligence.

Nicholas La Verghetta is a financial advisor at RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Weber, Shapiro & Company LLP, NCM Capital Management, and Stack Sports. RMR Wealth Builders is a multi-team SEC-registered investment advisory firm managing approximately $2.2 billion in client assets, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, annuity services, and digital-asset management, with client relationships organized around registered investment adviser representatives who implement strategies using model portfolios and periodic reviews.

Yhadira Mercado is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2023. Mercado has been with Jefferies since 2023. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a customized, collaborative planning process covering topics such as tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning.

Jonathan Greene is a financial advisor at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at multiple firms, including Maxim Financial Advisors, Dominick & Dickerman LLC, and Oppenheimer. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a dually registered SEC investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, and pooled/institutional vehicles through a multi-team platform. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with a notable focus on international investing and management of pooled-vehicle accounts.

David Sweeney is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. and Janney Montgomery Scott. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers Wealth Management, Fixed Income, Commodities, Securities Lending, Capital Markets, and Prime Services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

George Russell is a financial advisor at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners with over 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Aegis Capital Corp, National Asset Management, Inc., and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a tax preparation business as a sole proprietor. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a dually registered SEC investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and pooled/institutional accounts through a multi-team platform. The firm emphasizes international investing and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services alongside brokerage and insurance products.

Mallon Fitz Patrick is a CFP® professional with six years at Robertson Stephens Wealth Management and a total of four years in the financial advisory industry. Prior to Robertson Stephens, he worked at Safran Wealth Advisors and Garden Street Advisors. He serves on the board of the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum and is involved with the FPA of Metro NY Chapter as Co-Lead of its NexGen Group and Education Committee. Robertson Stephens provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement and profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $8.76 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive planning services, employing a range of investment strategies overseen by an internal Investment Office and Committee.

Patrick Kenny is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at Williams Jones Wealth Management, LLC and previously spent nine years at UBS Financial Services Inc. in New York, NY. Williams Jones Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning, focusing on concentrated equity portfolios with a growth-at-a-reasonable-price approach and active, tax-aware fixed-income management.

Matias Mirvois is a financial advisor with Sowell Management in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Eagle Eye Advisors LLC and XP Investments US, LLC. He is a partner of Eagle Eye Advisors, LLC. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs multiple management styles and offers a range of solutions including model portfolios and unified managed accounts, supporting a network of over 100 independent advisors.

Peter Cahill is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Jefferies and Leucadia Asset Management since 2013. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a customized, collaborative planning process that includes a range of topics such as tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning.

Anthony Caputo is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Pallas Capital Advisors, LLC with experience at several firms including PEAK Event Services, Teresas Prime, and Fresh Kitchen / College Fresh, Inc. He has also worked with Capco Craine & Hoist, Inc. and the University of Michigan. Pallas Capital Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $4.3 billion, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized, long-term wealth management using a range of investments and provides family office services, retirement plan fiduciary offerings, and investment consulting to third-party advisors.

Mandie Evans is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for 10 years at RBC Capital Markets. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tailored asset allocation strategy within an open-architecture framework, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside tax, estate, and business consulting services.